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Top rated Ballard house sitters
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“Justin was absolutely incredible! Very professional and knowledgeable as he was able to easily navigate my dog's routine without any problems. He was very communicative and even though i was nervous given it's been a while since i had anyone watch my dog, he managed so well and gave me the sense of tranquility i needed. I'm happy to refer Justin to anyone! Thank you!”

“Myranda's love and care for our pets is top tier treating them just like family! They adore her and our dog is always excited to see her best friend ❤️ we always appreciate the little gifts she leaves behind. She is our favorite and most loved sitter we've had!”

“Yasmin took good care of my dog, Maddie, as well as my house. She was attentive to Maddie’s love of pets and belly rubs, and spent a good amount of time in her company. She followed my dog and house care instructions and asked questions when needing more clarification. I recommend hiring Yasmin!”

“Davied was absolutely amazing with my reactive dog. She's very cautious around new people and they knew exactly how to make her feel at ease. Throughout the stay, Davied was super communicative sending me multiple photos, videos and updates - which made me happy and able to relax on my vacation. I couldn't recommend Davied more highly! Thank you ☺️”

“I have used Jeff multiple times now to watch my dog, Oliver. Jeff is very communicative and always sends pictures of the adventures they go on. I know Oliver has a blast when Jeff comes and stays with him, because when I get home, he couldn’t care less! What I appreciate most about Jeff is I can completely relax when I am away, because I know Oliver is getting the same love and attention as I would give him. Thank you Jeff!”

“Paula was such a great sitter, providing much loved quality time with my dog. Really appreciated the photos, silly updates and close communication. Thank you Paula!”

“Cannot recommend highly enough. Stacey did a wonderful job taking care of our two Aussie shepherds that sometimes be a bit of a handful. Communication was great, and I came home to two happy, well cared for pups.”
“Emphatically I recommend you Call Rachelle for your dog's needs....Having trust is very important with placing your home and your pet in someone's hands, Rachelle C. provided trust from the start and utmost confidence that both would be thoughtfully taken care of. With such a long 20 day stay, Rachelle provided above and beyond my expectations to make sure Gucci got all his needs met, and the house was better than when I left. She provided check ins, and made sure I knew any pertinent information to ensure all was good while I was 6000 miles away. Gucci showed his appreciation, in that he kept looking for her several days after. Thank you Rachelle for making this experience the best for Gucci and I.”


“Sarah was awesome with Griz today! Gave updates while I was gone for the day and made sure he was nice and taken care of. Anyone would be wise to have her take care of their pets!”

“Theresa has watched our dog twice and has been great!! She’s been very communicative and our dog loves her. She helped to administer meds and use a harness after our dog’s knee surgery. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a sitter!”

“Ami is a fantastic sitter! I'm so happy to have found her. This was my second time having her sit my dog and as long as she's available I'll keep coming back to her. She's quick to respond, great with my dog, and so nice. 10/10!”

“Bryn watched our golden terrier almost 3 years and our daughter 4 year old golden both with lots of energy. She took them up in the open space to romp around and to a water area for them to swim in. They both love water so this was a very special treat. Then the dog parks and walking were also on the list of their activities they did. They had a fun, packed doggie vacation while we attended a wedding. We feel our dogs were cared for and loved and had the best time with Bryn. I highly recommend her to anyone. We are now booking her a second time in 4 weeks!”

“I would give Julie more stars if I could! My senior dog, Wolfie, was in the safest hands ever and I didn’t have to worry about him at all. Julie and Wolfie are now bonded for life and I will definitely be calling on her to house- and dog sit when I go on my next trip! Plus, the house was in better condition than when I left it! Thank you, SJ!!”

“Aaron was wonderful!! He spent lots of time with Bolt, was attentive to Bolt’s schedule, and kept us updated. We definitely recommend Aaron!! He also left our place clean and tidy! Thank you again!”

“Siobhan went above and beyond for my dog during her housesitting stay. Based on pictures, Oly (my dog) was 100% comfortable with Siobhan and enjoyed her companionship. During the stay, my dog became ill and Siobhan treated Oly like her own pet, taking time off work to care for her, purchasing OTC allergy medicine for her and taking Oly via Lyft to the emergency vet. Siobhan kept me apprised of my dogs health at all times. Even after I returned home, Siobhan continued to check in on Oly’s health. I will use Siobhan again and highly recommend her for anyone in need of a sitter.”

“Amazing, per usual. Emily has watched our dog before, but this was the first time house sitting for us. She was great with both our cat and dog, they both got lots of love and attention. She left the house clean and the pets relaxed. Thank you Emily!”

“Quinnie house sat our energetic, 11 month old puppy Bear for a week over Thanksgiving and was fabulous! We felt very comfortable from the start, as she came prepared with lots of questions to ensure the smoothest transition for us leaving our puppy with someone else. She was very communicative throughout the week and was intentional about maintaining consistency in routine, training commands, etc. that we use with Bear. The excellent photo shoot photos of Bear each day were an added bonus! We’d highly recommend Quinnie.”

Ballard pet parents share their Rover experiences
Myranda's love and care for our pets is top tier treating them just like family! They adore her and our dog is always excited to see her best friend ❤️ we always appreciate the little gifts she leaves behind. She is our favorite and most loved sitter we've had!

Chiara took great care of our dog Chloe and our house while we were out of town. She was very communicative, sending pictures and updates frequently. She followed directions meticulously, and even kept a tracker of everything she and Chloe did, we loved it! She left the house in perfect shape—it was spotless when we returned. She really went above and beyond and we can’t wait for her to watch Chloe in the future!

Emily is amazing! She’s always the first person on my list to check for availability when we need someone to take care of Sandy while we’re away. Emily takes great care of Sandy and our house. She’s very communicative and sends frequent updates. We’re always at ease while away knowing Sandy is safe and happy with Emily!

Julia was such a wonderful caretaker for my sweet girls. So communicative, sent many pictures and updates, kept my place cleaned, and even went above and beyond. She left me the most wonderful letter with drawings she did of my pets that I will definitely frame and look upon fondly forever. Highly recommend her!

This is our second time having Kym take care of our senior pug, Hank, while we were abroad. Kym is very communicative and goes out of her way to ensure he is taken care of to her absolutely best ability. Kym also always leaves are house as she found it. We wouldn't recommend her enough!

Serenity was truly exceptional with our senior girl, and we are so grateful for the level of care she provided. From the moment we left, she made sure we felt at ease. We never leave our dogs, and this was so hard to do but she sent regular updates with photos and videos so we could see how comfortable and happy our girl was. These updates meant a lot to us considering our girl is older and needs a little extra attention. Beyond caring for our dog, Serenity grabbed our mail and kept our home incredibly clean. Walking back into a spotless house after traveling was a gift and it speaks volumes about her respect for our space and her professionalism. It was very clear Serenity loves pet sitting! She was patient, gentle, attentive, and treated our little girl like family. We felt completely comfortable leaving our girl in her hands and we'd book again without hesitation. Anyone looking for a trustworthy, thoughtful, and truly outstanding sitter would be lucky to have her. Thank you, Serenity! We truly appreciate you!

Melissa was great with our baby puppy and cat. She was thoughtful and thorough in her updates and questions. She even helped us work through some puppy tummy troubles. Her patience and care was greatly appreciated as this was our first time away from our puppy. She also took great care of the house and made sure the pets and the home were comfortable for all upon our arrival. Excellent help and care!

We are first time Rover users and were happy working with Tyler. Our two Deerhounds received plenty of walks and seem comfortable and relaxed with him. He stayed at our place and left it in great shape, too! He also went out of his way to do little extras for us, like feeding my fish and misting my son’s orchid. We really appreciated our dogs being able to remain at home in Tyler’s care.

I was pretty anxious leaving my (very) senior dog but Jessica was happy to give him his medication, help him get outside, and clean up after accidents. She sent nice updates and photos throughout the stay, including one of Ivan sweetly tucked into his bed. I couldn't be any happier with how the stay went, I didn't worry at all while I was gone!

Dana was so good with my kitties! Pistachio is a shy, nervous cat and doesn't usually get comfortable around people easily - and she was so comfortable around Dana that she got on her lap on the second day of sitting! She also was very communicative and sent me photos as I had requested. When I got home, it was clear that both the kitties and my apartment had been well cared for. 10/10 would book again!

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Ballard.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Ballard house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.












